Wed Oct 30 17:28:16 UTC 2024: ## Virat Kohli to Captain RCB Again in IPL 2025: Reports

**Bangalore, India** – Virat Kohli is reportedly set to make a comeback as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the upcoming IPL 2025 season. According to a recent media report, Kohli has requested the RCB management to reinstate him as captain ahead of the mega auction.

Kohli previously led RCB from 2013 to 2021, but stepped down after a series of unsuccessful seasons. Despite a change in leadership, with Faf du Plessis taking over in 2022, RCB has yet to win the coveted IPL trophy. While du Plessis has performed well as a player, the team has only reached the playoffs once under his captaincy.

While rumors circulated that Kohli’s decision to step down was due to the lack of a trophy, reports suggest he is eager to lead the team back to victory.

RCB is also expected to retain several key players for the 2025 season, including Yash Dayal, Mohammed Siraj, and Glenn Maxwell, alongside Kohli.

The news of Kohli’s potential captaincy return comes as a surprise to many fans, particularly after RCB explored the possibility of signing Shubman Gill to fill the captaincy role. However, Gill has reportedly decided to stay with Gujarat Titans.

The IPL 2025 mega auction is expected to be a major event, and with Virat Kohli back at the helm, RCB will be looking to make a strong statement and challenge for the title.

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